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Reviews and testimonials are conversion factors which tradespeople and contractors shouldn’t neglect. Time and time again, we’ve seen people become customers after reading positive reviews or testimonials. The power of reviews is definitely something that tradies should learn to harness and manage responsibly.  

In this episode, we put the spotlight on reviews and testimonials. Joe Mikitish is with us today as we dive into the entire landscape including how to obtain reviews, where to put them up, and making them a part of your process. We also discuss how to handle negative reviews when they come up, which happens in any industry. 

If you’re a business owner interested in utilising reviews and testimonials the right way, this episode is exactly what you need.

1. Joe’s background and what Winning Reviews does [06:04]
2. Who are the businesses they work with [08:01]
3. The transition to digital word-of-mouth [09:40]
4. The problem with relying on Facebook and Google reviews [14:47]
5. Other platforms for reviews [16:37]
6. The longevity of free real estate in Google My Business [18:37]
7. Joe’s process around navigating negative reviews [22:00]
8. Making obtaining reviews as part of the process [25:19]
9. Soliciting reviews while following Google rules [27:19]
10. Leveraging customer rev

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